Artisanal

No industrial feedlots here.

For five generations, we have been raising beef with a deep understanding of the land. This is a family operation that does small things the right way. We have been practicing this for over 100 years.

Natural

Hormone free, anit-biotic free.

Each animal is cared for, fed and processed individually ensuring quality and transparency of source.

Flavorful

100% Delicious

Historically, beef this good was only available to families living on this land, and ranching their own cattle. Now, it is available to grace your table, direct to your door.

For five generations, cattle have been raised the old-fashioned way on The Louden Ranch, with patience, attention, and generations of know-how. The Ranch boasts wide-open spaces, plenty of fresh air and grass that the early cattle barons drove cattle hundreds of miles for - the Short Grass Prairie. 

The shortgrass prairie: Anderson pasture.

For five generations, cattle have been raised the old-fashioned way on The Louden Ranch, with patience, attention, and generations of know-how. The Ranch boasts wide-open spaces, plenty of fresh air and grass that the early cattle barons drove cattle hundreds of miles for - the Short Grass Prairie. 

Richard Louden circa 1940

Granddaddy Roy “Dick” Louden at Headquarters

– How Can I Buy? –

[Let us count the ways ]

A la Carte

Whats for dinner? We stock steaks, roasts, and ground beef in thick cuts, thin cuts, large packages and small.

Contact us for availability. finebeef@shortgrassprarie.com

Special events require special cuts

Holidays, weddings, and just because….with an advanced, pre-order, we can provide special cuts to your specifications. Such as standing rib roasts, full tenderloins, racks of short ribs, sweatbreads, you name it….

Give a Gift

Send someone a pack of steaks or a small beef bundle to say, “Thank you”, “Your’re Great”, or just treat them! our delicious beef makes a unique gift. Packed for travel and wrapped specially for Giving with your message, it will arrive next day.

Restaurants

We love working with restaurants to create some really special dishes, and really love those who believe that sourcing Artisanal food is worthwhile!

Did you Know?

Our beef is 100% Colorado grown and processed. We are certified Colorado Proud!.

– How beef was meant to be –

Good beef is not an industrial product.

Like wine, there are different flavor profiles, and different textures. These differences depend on many variables such as the age of the animal, how it was raised, what it ate, and how it was processed. that is why we offer…

Animal age - typically we process yearlings, but offer options for two years old and older are available for those wanting richer flavor

Dry Ageing - typically we dry age 14 days, but offer up to 30 days dry ageing for extra buttery texture.

We stock grain -finished beef year round, and naturally grass fattened beef in the summer months. Watch this site for availability or sign up for our “Shortgrass Prairie Companion” which will let you know when we have fresh supply.